XB9S BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN

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    Preceptorship as a newlyqualified in community

    XB9S replied to Newlyqualnurse's topic in United Kingdom

    oops, now
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    XB9S replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    :) There are times I wish that were
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    Preceptorship as a newlyqualified in community

    XB9S replied to Newlyqualnurse's topic in United Kingdom

    it's difficult to answer as each organisation will have different ways of inducting new staff. I don't take newly registered nurses into community posts, but would give new team members 2 weeks...
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    XB9S replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, no offence taken at all, in fact I had a little chuckle a little spirited debate is always healthy. I'm resigned to the title now, and it's grown on me as I've had so much positivity from...
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    XB9S replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    :) LOL I guess it depends on the Matron, I've held many titles for the same job from Matron, Senior Nurse, Senior clinical nurse and lead nurse. it's the individual that makes the bully not the...
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    XB9S replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    the ward sister manages one clinical area, the Matron has multiple areas. as a Matron I manage 2 in patient ward areas, 4 community teams, 2 outpatient areas and 4 teams of specialist
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    StressedNewlyqualified nurse career advice

    XB9S replied to Newlyqualnurse's topic in United Kingdom

    I work in an integrated role bridging hospital and community at the moment, the acuity and dependency of community patients is terrifying, and the staff out there have to be resilient, fast paced and...
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    Are you a "Sister?"

    XB9S replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the UK my team ward/ unit managers and their actual job titles are Ward or Unit Sisters,. Not one of them are nuns. Their male counterparts are charge nurses. we also have Matrons (my...
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    From Australia to UK

    XB9S replied to SimonG86's topic in United Kingdom

    I would accept your experience, I've recruited Australian nurses and they generally adapt well to life in the
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    Qualified for 7 years but no ward experience

    XB9S replied to nhblue's topic in United Kingdom

    I am not sure where you work but as a recruiting manager yes, I would give you a similar package to the newly registered nurses to support you into ward work. With the current nursing shortage you...
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    Life in UK

    XB9S replied to gudo's topic in United Kingdom

    mmmmmmm tea and scones with clotted cream and jam, my
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    Welcome to the forum - UK nurses chat

    XB9S posted a topic in United Kingdom

    I thought I would start this thread because whenever someone pops up who we haven't seen for ages I'm always tempted to take the thread off topic just to say hi, where have you been. I've missed the...
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    Student Nurse ICU Question

    XB9S replied to AlexMaclean's topic in United Kingdom

    There is so much about critical care and the drugs used it would be difficult to know where to start. There are the obvious anaesthetic gents, inotropes, anti microbial, then there will be the curve...
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    Newly qualified desperate to quit after 3 weeks

    XB9S replied to Buttercup22's topic in United Kingdom

    From what you describe you have questioned nursing as a career choice for some time. This isn't about others expectations it's about what is right for you, and I have to be honest about what's right...
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    Band 5 to band 7 - how long??

    XB9S replied to ireallycare's topic in United Kingdom

    Awww shucks K+MgS04 and Grumpy thanks for you support. Nelfid, sorry you find my post harsh. I really do try to be measured and helpful in my responses but really don't believe in "buttering" people...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I've found this whole thread refreshing and very enlightening. I can't imagine living without Universal. Healthcare and I am often intrigued at those who advocate against it. What is refreshing is...
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    Uk nurse job

    XB9S replied to Roberts20's topic in United Kingdom

    I love it. I was out of clinical nursing for 15 years, it didn't take too long to get back into it. It is like riding a bike you never really
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    Uk nurse job

    XB9S replied to Roberts20's topic in United Kingdom

    Most international nurses will come to the UK to work at the bedside, there is likely to be an induction period although this will depend on where you work. I am not sure why you think 43 is a...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think coffee is questioning the physiology at all but highlighting this is a emotive issue, we can debate and remain compassionate to the tragedy of the situation whilst expressing our...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Both families have had their grief manipulated and extorted by the media and other fanatics wanting to make a point. What they needed was honest support reflective of the dire situation both they and...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I liked your post, it made me chuckle. í
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in the UK for 30 years the last15 in very senior positions. In that whole time I have never encountered your so called "death panel" We occasionally have disagreements between what...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    No I believe the OP is a US
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    Cdiff disease

    XB9S replied to Anahi1love's topic in Patient Education

    Clostridium Difficile is an bacteria found in peoples bowels, it can be found in healthy individuals where is causes no symptoms. It causes problems when normal gut bacteria is compromised for example...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    XB9S replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Grumpy i am so relieved you replied first, you are far more articulate than I could have been after reading that absolute tripe. I got as far as the mouldy vent tubing and came to the conclusion it...